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ArticleJournal of cardiology cases2025

A case of dilated cardiomyopathy successfully managing refractory electrical storm through sympathetic modulation.

Phuong Ngo Thanh Nguyen, Akiko Ueda, Yumi Katsume, Noriko Nonoguchi, Takato Mohri, Yoshifumi Hirata, Haruhiko Kondo, Kunitaro Watanabe, Kyoko Soejima

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Phuong Ngo Thanh NguyenDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Mitaka, Japan.
Akiko UedaDivision of Advanced Arrhythmia Management, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Mitaka, Japan.
Yumi KatsumeDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Mitaka, Japan.
Noriko NonoguchiDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Mitaka, Japan.
Takato MohriDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Mitaka, Japan.
Yoshifumi HirataDivision of Thoracic Surgery, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Mitaka, Japan.
Haruhiko KondoDivision of Thoracic Surgery, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Mitaka, Japan.
Kunitaro WatanabeDepartment of Anesthesiology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Mitaka, Japan.
Kyoko SoejimaDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Mitaka, Japan.

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Abstract

Recent research has demonstrated the effectiveness of cardiac sympathetic denervation in treating ventricular arrhythmias. We present a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy characterized by ventricular tachycardia (VT) resistant to standard treatments. Repeated left-sided stellate ganglion blocks provided temporary relief, followed by a thoracoscopic sympathectomy with T2-4 ganglionectomy, which significantly reduced the burden of VT. This intervention also allowed for the gradual reduction of antiarrhythmics. During the course of the hospital stay, the patient's activities of daily living steadily improved. Approximately one month following the surgical surgery, the patient was successfully discharged with a reduced burden of VT. Learning objective: Evaluate the efficacy of cardiac sympathetic denervation (CSD) and ganglionectomy in treating refractory ventricular tachycardia in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. Identify the potential advantages of CSD and ganglionectomy in avoiding the necessity for therapeutic escalation in refractory ventricular tachycardia cases.

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Cardiac sympathetic denervationStellate ganglion blockVentricular tachycardia

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PMID40270698
PMCPMC12013748

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